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27 February 2026, 6:03 pm
Kitgum Cracks Down on Teachers Riding Boda Bodas
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Council has banned primary school teachers from engaging in commercial boda boda riding during school hours, citing its impact on learners’ academic performance. Pager Division Councilor Charles Otto Odera says investigations revealed that nearly 70…
27 February 2026, 11:03 am
Joyce Kadicu urges parents to support children’s education
By Ronald Ssemagonja The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to take a more active role in supporting their children’s education, emphasizing that the success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) depends on strong collaboration between…
25 February 2026, 11:33 am
Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Launches Shs20,000 Campaign to Su…
By Annet Nakato. The Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWE Uganda) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign encouraging every Ugandan to contribute Shs20,000 to support girls’ education, particularly those from financially challenged backgrounds. The campaign aims to prevent school…
21 February 2026, 12:44
Akwiaworo P/S in limbo as newly posted headteacher fails to show up
By Winnie Auma Akwiaworo Primary School in Lira City East Division is currently operating without a headteacher after the officer recently transferred to the school failed to report for duty. The situation was first noted on 10 February 2026, when…
20 February 2026, 2:35 pm
Dean appeals to government to ease costs of student project materials
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda has been urged to remove taxes on materials used for school project work. The request was made by the Dean of Students at Bishop’s Senior School in Mukono District, Mike Mawanda, who noted…
20 February 2026, 10:31 am
Victoria University holds online guild elections, Mugarura wins presidency
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to promote leadership in higher education institutions, the Electoral Commission of Victoria University conducted a two-day online voting exercise on 17 and 18 February to elect members of the Guild Council for the…
17 February 2026, 6:44 am
Jireh Foundation celebrates outstanding 2025 PLE performance in thanksgiving cer…
By Okwong Geoffrey Smiles and jubilation filled the air at JIREH Foundation Nursery and Primary School in Pader District as the school held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the outstanding performance of its 2025 Primary Seven candidates in the Primary…
14 February 2026, 3:26 pm
Exceptional academic achievements: Muntu seed, Amolatar secondary, and Kings of…
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonse Odur As the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the secondary school results for 2025 on Friday, schools in Amolatar and Lango region showcased outstanding performance. Among the notable institutions were Muntu Seed Secondary School,…
14 February 2026, 14:46
Buluge & Rapha Secondary schools shine in 2025 UCE Exams
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, released on Friday, 13 February 2025, have placed Buluge Comprehensive School and Rapha Secondary School at the forefront of academic excellence in Lira and beyond. Both schools achieved…
14 February 2026, 11:54 am
Schools celebrate 2025 senior four results as Boda Boda leaders support KCCA
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the release of the 2025 Senior Four results by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), schools across the country celebrated impressive performances in the Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Headteachers and candidates who spoke to journalists…